WALTHAM – The Belmont Savings Bank Foundation today announced the winners of a $30,000 grant program for its charitable giving initiative in Waltham. All organizations on the voting ballot were invited to a reception held at the Waltham Westin on June 9th from 6-7:30pm.

The top five charitable organizations were:

1st place – MacArthur Elementary School PTO, who will use their $10,000 prize for the upgrade and expansion of their playground

2nd place – Kennedy Middle School PTO, who will use their $8,000 prize for an 8th grade trip to Washington, DC

3rd place – Plympton School PTO , who will use their $6,000 prize for their Health and Wellness Council programming

4th place – Waltham Boys and Girls Club , who will use their $4,000 prize for the launch of World Arts

5th place – Waltham Land Trust, who will use their $2,000 prize for the Western Greenway Project

During the initial round, nominated Waltham charitable organizations had until April 22 to submit an application with an explanation of how it would use the funds. Then, eligible groups encouragedsupporters living in Waltham to vote, choosing their preferred recipient on the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation website. After 25 days, votes were tallied to identify the top five charitable organizations. In total, over 2,600 votes were counted.

The remaining local charities were presented with a $500 grant, as well. Those recipients are:

Healthy Waltham

Greater Waltham ARC

Watch CDC

Waltham YMCA

More Than Words

Middlesex Human Service Agency Inc

Salvation Army Waltham Corps

Neighbors Who Care

Reach Beyond Domestic Violence

Junior Achievement of Northern New England

The role of the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation is to support not-for-profit groups, institutions, schools and other organizations as a way of adding to the quality of life for people living in the communities in which Belmont Savings Bank serves. Since 2012, the Foundation has contributed over $700,000 to local groups in the Greater Boston area.

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